Gov. Emilio Macias II said he is supporting the development of the bamboo industry in Negros Oriental after the signing of an agreement between a Belgian investor and the Buglas Bamboo Institute for the building of a bamboo factory.

The province has an ample supply of bamboo, especially in the hinterland barangays and along the riverbanks of some of its local government units.

Macias said the foreign investor  will not  only  offer more  jobs for Negrenses but also give more  publicity  to Negros  Oriental.

The GL Peal of the Orient is a Belgian based company that holds office in Cebu City and exports bamboo and rattan-made products to the United States and Europe.

The Buglas Bamboo Institute-made products are known for its world-class quality, unique designs and elegance.

Chief executive officer of GL Pearl Company George Lejeune said the agreement between Buglas Bamboo and his company was a realization of their long delayed plans of working with the world-class bamboo product makers.

Under the agreement, Buglas Bamboo will produce different products while the GL Pearl will take charge of the marketing of  the  finished ones.

Lejeune said their company is confident  that  they can  easily   market  the  products because  of  their quality. Among the most ordered products are   furniture and bamboo shades treated against infestation by insects like termites, he added.

The  bamboo  factory  will  be  established  in  Barangay Maayong-Tubig  in  Dauin,  Negros  Oriental. Chairman Frans Kleine Koerkamp of the Buglas Bamboo Institute said the  establishment  of  a  factory  will give  job  opportunities  to  the  residents  of  Maayong-tubig.*MA

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